Sing with SANS

We’re so happy that you are considering singing with us! Read about our rehearsals, expectations, and expectations for travelers. If you'd like more information, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page. Frequently Asked Questions can be found here.Our 2018-2019 season will begin Monday, September 17th.

Membership DuesMembership dues help to defray rehearsal and concert costs, rehearsal recordings, mailings, and administrative expenses. SANS annual membership dues are $265 which includes the cost of music. A $5 processing fee is added to a full dues payment made by PayPal or credit card.

RehearsalsOur rehearsals begin in September and end in December, and then resume again in January following the holiday season, ending again in early May.

Although the Sharing A New Song chorus rehearses in a church, it has no particular religious affiliation. All singers are welcome, whether planning to travel or not. We sing all styles of American music, as well as music from other countries where SANS has traveled.

Expectations For Travelers

Members of the traveling chorus are required to sing in all concerts in the United States and must attend all rehearsals and concerts while traveling.

Travelers are responsible for ensuring they are healthy enough to travel; able to carry their own luggage during travel; and able to handle the environmental climates of the locations where we travel since air conditioning and other amenities may not be available in all performance locations.

Expectations

Members must be able to sing on pitch and in tempo in a choral setting.

Attendance at rehearsals and the dress rehearsal is required for participation in concerts. We allow only three absences per season.

Members must be able to memorize music. We typically perform 10 songs per season. Members are encouraged to record their own parts during rehearsal and are expected to practice at home.

Annual dues for chorus membership of $265 must be paid before the third rehearsal. Installment plans can be arranged with the SANS Treasurer.

Most communication with chorus members is done by email. Members must read the weekly emails from SANS as there is limited time for announcements at rehearsal.